Bret Michaels, the iconic vocalist of the 1980s glam metal band Poison, delivered an unexpected change to his solo concert tour.
Following surgery last week amid hisLive & Amplified 2026 Tour, the 63-year-old musician was forced to put his upcoming schedule on hold to help him recover.
In a social media post, the rock star’s team updated fans on Michaels’ current health status following his surgery to remove the kidney stone after he experienced “intense” pain that he had been dealing with for a whole week.
However, as he focuses on his recovery, he has been advised to rest for “three to four weeks,” forcing him to postpone his remaining shows in July and August.
“Due to the nature of Michaels’ post-operative condition and underlying health factors (diabetes and lower back compression fracture), he is restricted from performing for the next 3 to 4 weeks and only prescribed light physical activity as part of his recovery,” the post reads.
Bret Michaels of Poison performs onstage during The Stadium Tour at Truist Park on June 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation
Since the procedure required doctors to insert a small tube between his kidney and bladder, which can cause ongoing internal irritation, the singer is expected to experience discomfort and swelling that would make performing unsafe.
“The physical demands of Bret’s high-intensity live performances exacerbate these symptoms. Strenuous physical exertion carries a high risk of intense pain spikes, gross hematuria, and acute stent displacement, which would require immediate medical intervention,” the statement continued, including a message from Michaels’ physician, Dr. Abby Borhan, who noted, “He must strictly refrain from all live performances until we re-evaluate his condition in 3 to 4 weeks to determine when he can safely resume touring.”
As for the award-winning vocalist, he expressed his deep gratitude to the medical team, his family, his band, his crew and fans for “understanding.”
Moreover, Michaels also hinted at getting back on the road soon while promising high-energy performances.
“I’m forever grateful for the amazing medical treatment and ongoing medical attention throughout my personal life and career, and truly grateful for family, friends, fans, band, crew and promoters for their understanding and, if all goes well, will hit the road late August back to delivering 1000% energy, intensity and truly nothing but a good time,” he said.
Earlier this month, the "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" hitmaker continued his solo Live & Amplified 2026 Tour and completed three shows in Charleston, West Virginia on July 10, followed by a July 11 concert in Grantville, Pennsylvania and a private performance for military heroes and families in Spokane, Washington on July 18.
View this post on InstagramAfter the performance, “the pain became too much” and was admitted to the hospital.
“The operation has been done and is complete,” Michaels said in a July 22 Facebook post. “I’m out of post-op recovery, and I’m doing everything within my power to feel better and continue playing great shows for great fans when I’ve got a complete clean bill of health.”
As for his upcoming schedule, the iconic singer was originally slated to perform two more shows in July followed by a nine-date run in August.
Meanwhile, Michaels' team encouraged fans to visit BretMichaels.com and follow his official social media accounts for the latest tour information and updates.
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